The efficacy and function of giant clam meat

Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of traditional Chinese medicine when treating diseases, and giant clam meat, as a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, is also frequently used. So, let’s talk about the effects and functions of giant clam meat.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The meat of Tridacna scaly and Tridacna longituba, animals of the Tridacna family.

[Original form] 1. Giant clam, the shell is oval, thick and solid, the shell is about 200mm long, 130mm high and 136mm wide. The two shells are equal in size and nearly equal on both sides. The top of the shell is located in the center of the dorsal edge. There is a long oval byssus hole in front of the top of the shell. The edge of the hole has several rib-like protrusions. The ones near the top of the shell are large and prominent, arranged closely, and gradually become sparse and unclear towards the front end. The dorsal margin of the shell is slightly flat. The external ligament is yellowish brown and about 3/4 of the length of the posterior half of the shell. The shell surface is yellow-white, with fine and dense growth lines, 4-6 strong radial ribs, wide and raised large scales on the ribs, and several wide radial ribs in the intercostal grooves. The ribs and grooves make the ventral margin curved and wavy. Scales often fall off near the top of the shell due to wear and tear. The inside of the shell is white and shiny, with a long hinge. The left shell has one main tooth and one posterior tooth, while the right shell has one main tooth and two parallel posterior teeth. The posterior adductor muscle scar is oval and located in the middle of the shell. The mantle marks are obvious, and the edge of the mantle is reddish brown when alive.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: 1. Lives in intertidal coral reefs.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; salty; cold

【Functions and indications】Nourishes yin and produces body fluid; clears away heat and detoxifies. It is used for internal heat due to deficiency; thirst; paralysis; diarrhea; swelling and toxicity

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: Cook and eat, 200-250g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Therefore, through the detailed introduction of the traditional Chinese medicine giant clam meat in the above article, it is not difficult to find that giant clam meat has many functions and effects, and its effect in health care is still very good.